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Sue Wolstenholme, chairman of the road runners said: "Everybody is deeply shocked. He was the fittest he has ever been.

"He challenged himself and liked to be challenged but was the kindest, most caring man as acknowledged by all who came across him.”

Andrew, of Blackburn, Lancs had been a member of the road runners for nearly five years.

Sue said: "He paced six of his club mates to completing their first marathon in Liverpool only a few months ago after training with them weekly.

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'Inspirational' Boardman was hailed by members of his local running group

"He was an integral part of the club and was particularly good at helping people who were new starters to build confidence and offered quiet praise and encouragement to all.”

She said Mr Boardman collapsed in Tower Road, Blackburn, at around 8.45am on Saturday.

He was taken to Royal Blackburn Hospital, before being transferred to the Walton Centre in Liverpool. He died in the early hours of Sunday from what his friends have described as a 'massive stroke'.

On Sunday, more than 20 of his road runner club mates ran a five-mile race, which he was due to take part in.

They all crossed the finishing line together with his race number and carrying flowers.

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Boardman's club-mates ran a five-mile race in his honour over the weekend

Boardman ad completed six marathons, including two London Marathons. He also travelled to Florida in 2014 to take part in the Disney Challenge multi race event. He was in training for the Ironman in Bolton.